Stilton Scones

Stilton Scones


1. Sift the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper into a bowl.

2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3. Mix in the grated cheese.

4. Add the milk all at once.

5. Mix to a soft, but not sticky, dough with a knife.

6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.

7. Knead quickly until smooth.

8. Roll out to about ½-inch thickness.

9. Cut into 7 or 8 rounds with a 2½-inch round cutter.

10. Transfer to a baking sheet.

11. Brush the tops with milk.

12. Bake at 450°F for 7-10 minutes or until well risen and golden.

13. Cool on a wire cooling rack.

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